kochiya sanae, moriya suwako, and yasaka kanako (touhou) drawn by niy_(nenenoa)

Characters Appearing in This Book

Yasakatome-no-Kami Takeminakata's wife with 23 children, and a goddess of fertility. In this story she's a version of Kanako. Takes on her husband's powers and hopes to return to Ashihara no Nakatsukuni.

(Japanese mythology)

Yasaka Kanako The chief deity of Moriya Shrine. Also considered a god of war, rain and wind. Shown here as an amalgamation of Tome-no-Kami and Takeminakata. Haunted by dreams of Tome-no-Kami.

(Mountain of Faith)

Kochiya Sanae The wind priestess of Moriya Shrine, and a descendant of Suwako. A kind of Shinto priestess. Her sleeping posture is exemplary.

(Mountain of Faith)

Soldiers Appear everywhere in Kanako's dreams. Her feelings of responsibility given shape. Only in times of war do they start moving with great zeal.

(Yasaka Kanako's War)

Children Kanako's 23 children. In her dreams, they are her regret and homesickness given shape. Always talking about Ashihara.

(Yasaka Kanako's War)

Minor gods The gods who connect Kanako with her head priest. Take the form of Shinto priests and represent the weakening of faith. Disappeared along with her faith.

(Yasaka Kanako's War)

Takemikazuchi-no-Kami A god sent to subjugate Ashihara. The tale of him defeating Takeminakata and sending him away to Suwa is recorded in the legend of Kuni-yuzuri.

(Japanese mythology)

Takeminakata-no-Kami Used to rule Ashihara, but was driven off his land after the battle of Kuni-yuzuri and invaded Suwa. In this story he gave his powers to his wife and then perished.

(Japanese mythology)

Moriya Suwako The secret god of Moriya Shrine. Originally a curse god worshipped by the people of the Suwa region. In this story she entrusts Tome-no-Kami with her domain after being defeated by her.

(Mountain of Faith)